How to remove a chicken shoulder blade piece from the breast section
If a small shoulder blade bone remains near the wing, open the area and pull the bone out by hand.
After separating the breast/back, you may see a small odd bone sticking up near the wing area. Open the meat around the wing and pull the shoulder blade bone out.
The short version
- Check for and remove the small shoulder blade bone near the wing if present.
What you need
- chef’s knifeoptionalMay help to open the area, but the bone is pulled out.
- cutting board
How to do it
- 1
Inspect near the wing area for a strange/extra bone sticking up.
It can happen if you cut a little closer on one side.
Watch this step - 2
Open the area around the wing and pull the shoulder blade bone out.
It should pull out easily once exposed.
Watch this step
Why it works
Removing the loose bone prevents hard fragments in the final portions and improves presentation.
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